Madras rice
Slices of sautéed aubergine and the lovely yellow colour from the curry spices bring a hint of India to this rice dish, given a twist with a little fried ham.
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Last modified on: December 16th 2018
Keywords for this recipe:For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
2 2⁄3 cups egg-plant or aubergine - 2
6 tablespoons olive oil - 3
8 slices smoked ham - 4
2 cups + 2 tablespoons liquid cream - 5
2 tablespoons curry powder - 6
5 ½ cups cooked rice
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 8 min. | 20 min. | 28 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Rinse 2 2⁄3 cups egg-plant or aubergine and cut into fairly thick slices.
As you can see in the photo, I am using the delicious, long, purple aubergines that are sometimes available. I find them more interesting than the usual dark variety.
As you can see in the photo, I am using the delicious, long, purple aubergines that are sometimes available. I find them more interesting than the usual dark variety.
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Use the same pan to fry the ham on both sides.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Still using the same pan, without washing it (to make the most of the cooking juices left), pour in 2 cups + 2 tablespoons liquid cream.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 2 tablespoons curry powder and mix well.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 2 tablespoons curry powder and mix well.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add 5 ½ cups cooked rice and mix well...
Stage 6 - 5 min.
...then leave to reduce a little until the rice has absorbed most of the cream.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Finish by adding the ham and aubergines.
Stage 8
Serve without delay.
Remarks
If you find the curry flavour a bit too strong for your liking, you can use turmeric on its own instead.
Keeping
A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 4,363 Kcal or 18,267 Kj | 70 gr | 119 gr | 404 gr |
| 218 % | 27 % | 11 % | 61 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 193 Kcal or 808 Kj | 3 gr | 5 gr | 18 gr |
| 10 % | 1 % | <1 % | 3 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 545 Kcal or 2,282 Kj | 9 gr | 15 gr | 50 gr |
| 27 % | 3 % | 1 % | 8 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 10.92 €
- Per person : 1.37 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Cooked rice: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tomato ladybirds, Rice à l'italienne, Rice à la grecque, Seared tuna with lemon and lime, Rice and peas, ... All |
 | Egg-plant or aubergine: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Ratatouille, Ratatouille confite, Cauliflower and purple eggplant with Greek pesto, Moussaka, Vegetable tian, ... All |
 | Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese, Rustic chicken and mushroom pie, Creamy "terre et mer" pots, Stuffed pumpkin gratin, Creamy rice with green asparagus and sorrel , ... All |
 | Smoked ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Sautéd broccoli with ham, Ham and cheese slices with spring onions, Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins, Bistro-style red endive salad, Thin endive tart, ... All |
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